Embrace Note-Taking Simplicity
Getting Started with Your Digital Mind Garden
Have you been intrigued by the idea of Personal Knowledge Management in the past but intimidated by complex, multi-app workflows? If so, you’re not alone.
It can feel daunting trying to get started. And until you have a substantial number of linked notes, it’s hard to see the enormous value that’s to come.
But starting your own mind garden doesn’t have to be a difficult or time-consuming task.
If you’re just getting started, keep your system to four simple steps.
Step 1: Choose a Tool for Thought
Step 2: Create a new note for anything you want to remember (Seeds)
Step 3: Expand the notes you want to keep (Evergreens)
Step 4: Link Your Notes Together
The key is to focus on writing and linking your notes until you have cultivated a collection of 50–100 notes.
Advanced organizational structures like folders, tags, and MOCs can evolve naturally as your garden grows.
If you already have a collection of notes but feel they’re a bit chaotic, don’t stress it. We’ve all been there. Consider keeping your preexisting notes in a…
